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www.sbs.nhs.uk/procurement@NHS_SBS

@nhs-shared-business-services

Shared vision. Better Together.

NHS shared business services

Procurement services

Combining NHS knowledge and experience with commercial know-how, we work with NHS Trusts, CCGs and other organisations to provide tailored procurement services, adding value and helping to improve patient care.

Our services Framework agreements and support Our extensive portfolio of framework agreements offer a compliant and convenient route to market for NHS and public sector organisations. Our frameworks are free to access, and cover a wide range of health and corporate services including IT, Legal, Estates & Facilities and Business Services. Savings typically average around 15%, and organisations have the flexibility to choose to make a direct award to a supplier of their choice, or run a mini-competition to assist in supplier selection. All our agreements are managed by category experts who are available to provide tailored advice to ensure you extract maximum value from the framework.

Strategic procurement services With our specialist teams of clinical and commercial advisors we are able to provide advice and support on all aspects of procurement, including developing service requirements and specifications; running mini-competitions, suggesting product switching options and support in negotiating and navigating complex contracts. Initial consultations are free of charge, following which support is available on a per-project basis or by purchasing a pre-agreed number of days that can be called off as required.

Catalogue Content Management Services Focusing requisitioners on contracted, best value, agreed products is key to helping you meet the Carter targets and your own procurement objectives. Our service ensures your catalogue content is always relevant and up to date, with savings recommendations and comprehensive management information included as standard. Costing less than most in-house solutions and carrying out c.27,000 line amendments and cleanses per month, our clients exceed the Carter targets of 80% spend transaction volume on catalogue. In addition, requisitioning can be done easily and compliantly by clinical and support staff, saving time and money.

NHS shared business services

Procurement services

Dave Taylor, Category Manager “I manage some of our corporate framework agreements – things like travel management. I have a degree in post-production, but found I enjoyed this job, and have been promoted twice. I feel trusted and developed, and work with a great team.”

Toyah Blackburn, Catalogue Manager “I help maintain about 2,000 catalogues, making sure the content is relevant and bespoke for each client. I love my job because every day is different.”

David Brownlow, Commissioner Solutions Lead “I joined NHS SBS in 2012, but have 26 years’ experience in acute trusts and commissioning. My role here involves supporting NHS leaders by explaining procurement regulations and developing contracting and procurement solutions. I love how my job allows me to use my broad NHS experience to make a real difference.”

From our early days as the North-West Procurement Hub, our team has grown to provide as much or as little support as required – from identifying immediate savings and efficiencies through to contracting support or a fully outsource procurement function. With a proven track record of providing the highest quality commercial and procurement services to NHS and public sector clients across the United Kingdom, you can be confident that NHS SBS can meet your requirements.

Want to know more? We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line at sbs.procurement.enquiries@nhs.net or call 0161 212 3940.

Transactional Procurement Services Our procurement service includes eCommerce and enhanced procurement transaction processing to support with ensuring compliance and robust controls. As part of this, our teams provide various services, including assessing non-PO versus PO spend; requisitioning; sourcing local requirements – for example, seeking and assessing quotations; and catalogue lines analysis, as well as project delivery.

We process over £34 billion annually and transact over 1,200 requisition lines per day on behalf of our clients. Catalogue automation currently stands at over 80% for our provider clients, eliminating costly, time-consuming manual tasks and ensuring efficiencies are automatically incorporated into the process.

Integrated Procurement Services We are able to provide guidance and support to implement improvements through a suite of Integrated Procurement Services. These include: providing strategic procurement leadership services; developing & delivering a procurement strategy; programme management; materials management; contract performance assessment and more. We can also provide a fully outsourced procurement function delivered by experienced professionals at your site. Our services are flexible and are tailored to the procurement support that you require. Our experienced team understands the diverse agendas affecting NHS organisations, including the Carter recommendations, Sustainability and Transformation Plans, NHS Procurement and Commercial Standards, and the Future Operating Model.

Capital Equipment Services Our expert Capital Equipment Services Team provides you with a ‘one-stop-shop’ service, for all your capital equipment requirements. From waste paper baskets to an entire hospital, we can support all your capital requirements. Our experience covers a range of projects in acute, primary and mental health environments of varying complexity, giving us a thorough understanding of the challenges posed by different settings. Our support can be tailored to meet your individual requirements, with the ability to choose from our comprehensive scope of services, as well as providing an end-to-end solution package covering all of your capital equipment requirements.

Specialist Consultancy Services for Commissioners and Providers Whether commissioning from the NHS healthcare community or the wider healthcare market, the DoHSC requires that contracts are put in place for all commissioned services. We specialise in helping NHS organisations put the right contracts in place to achieve the patient outcomes they want. We assess the healthcare market and, where appropriate, undertake procurements on behalf of NHS commissioners. Putting effective contracts in place demands the right knowledge, experience and approach to ensure compliance with ever-changing procurement law, DoHSC guidance and NHS financial rules. Importantly, we ensure you are protected from the risks associated with the increasing number of legal challenges and cases considered by competition regulators, whilst also supporting you to achieve your objectives.

Managed Service support Our Managed Service Framework Agreements provide you with a range of flexible, specialised partnership models that allow access to equipment, technology, consultancy and a range of related services. Open to both NHS organisations and wider public sector, we can provide support to ensure services (including Medical Equipment, IT, waste management, facilities management, catering, buildings, pathology and renal services) are provided by specialists with third-party finance and fixed monthly repayments.

NHS SBS Managed Services Framework Agreements include managed equipment, managed maintenance and full end-to-end managed services solutions, with customers reporting cash-releasing savings of between 10 – 15%.

Other We’re passionate about efficient procurement and the benefits it brings to an organisation. If you have any requirements not covered here, or if you have any suggestions for additional services, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us on 0161 2123940 or email sbs.procurement.enquiries@nhs.net

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